Abdul Basit © The Peninsula The Peninsula Online Doha: Four patients have recovered from coronavirus infection in Qatar, Ministry of Public Health announced in a press conference held now at the Ministry premises. Communicable Disease Center Medical Director Dr Muna Al Maslamani said that recovered people are from Jordan, Philippines, Sudan and Iran. “All patients […]
Year: 2020
Katara suspends all activities for two weeks
Katara with Westbay view. Abdul Basit © The Peninsula The Peninsula Online Doha: To reduce the chance of infection and transmission of coronavirus, Katara has announced that it will suspend all activities for a period of two weeks. The health club, beach area and eateries will be closed in addition to art galleries from Sunday. […]
HMC announces changes to visitor policy across all HMC hospitals
The Peninsula Doha: With the emergence and spread of COVID-19 around the world and the region, Hamad Medical Corporation (HMC) is making changes to its visitor policy. In order to limit the potential spread of COVID-19, additional restrictions for visitors to Inpatient Units and long-term care facilities are now in place across HMC hospitals. From […]
Qatar includes more countries in temporary travel restrictions
The Peninsula As part of the precautionary measures taken by Qatar to limit the spread of Coronavirus (COVID-19) and as an extension to previous decisions on suspending travel from designated countries, it has been decided to suspend visa on arrival from a number of European countries, effective March 15 and until further notice. The decision […]
Ministry reports 17 new coronavirus cases in Qatar; total now 337
The Peninsula Online Doha: Ministry of Public Health (MoPH) today announced 17 new confirmed cases of coronavirus 2019 (Covid-19) in Qatar taking the total number of cases to 337. “New cases relate to previously discovered cases among expatriate workers who are quarantined. The new cases have been introduced to complete isolation, and they are very […]
Philippine capital to undergo curfew, mall closures as coronavirus deaths rise to eight
Commuters wear protective face masks as they queue to get into a train amid new cases of coronavirus in Manila, Philippines, March 11, 2020. REUTERS/Eloisa Lopez By Neil Jerome Morales | Reuters Manila: Mayors of Metro Manila’s 16 cities announced nighttime curfews on Saturday and urged shopping malls to close for one month, in a […]
58 new coronavirus cases bring Qatar total to 320
The Peninsula Ministry of Public Health (MOPH) announced today the registration of 58 new confirmed cases of coronavirus 2019 (COVID-19) in the State of Qatar. Almost all of the new cases are related to the cases identified earlier and are in quarantine with a small number related to travel contacts. The new cases, reported in […]
238 new coronavirus cases reported in Qatar: Ministry
QNA Doha: The Ministry of Public Health today announced 238 new confirmed cases of Coronavirus 2019 (Covid-19) in Qatar among expatriates from contacts of the three cases who were declared infected with the virus last Sunday and reside in same residential complex. The ministry explained that the new cases that were registered were those who […]
Ministry of Interior takes action against people spreading false news
Ministry of Interior building The Peninsula Online Qatar’s Ministry of Interior said it has taken action against “a number of people” for spreading false news and their cases were proceeded to the public prosecution. The people in question “promoted rumors and false information through social media that affected the security and safety of society,” an […]
6 more expats tested positive for coronavirus; total cases at 24
The Peninsula Online Doha: There are six new positive cases of coronavirus (COVID-19) confirmed in Qatar, bringing the total number of confirmed cases in the country to 24. The new cases are all expatriates, all of whom have had contact with the previously announced community cases. The new patients have been admitted to the Communicable […]